BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wheaton Franciscans - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wheaton Franciscans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20250123T223258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T223307Z UID:23392-1739439000-1739448000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper self-inquiry based on the SoulCollage process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. This soul-tending practice honors one’s personal journey\, while promoting personal growth and self-discovery. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will begin with an short introduction of the theme followed by guided meditation and setting our intention\, before transitioning to card-making. Our day will conclude with witness journaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired. \n\n\n\nWorking silently within the group energy\, we honor our own inner voice\, allowing our unique creative process to lead us on our unique path. Our gathering offers a safe and supportive space for exploration and discovery in an intimate and ongoing group setting. \n\n\n\nThis small group does not include teachings in the SoulCollage Process but offers space for exploration. All are welcome – experience in SoulCollage not required! \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-12/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20250115T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T001125Z UID:23331-1738175400-1738180800@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Selfcare for Everyone - Online DESCRIPTION:Practices\, Activities and Perspectives that Nurture Body\, Mind and Spirit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nTrue self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake\, it is making the choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from. \n\n\n\n– Brianna West \n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop we will explore: the seven pillars of self-care; how to acknowledge personal limits; hands-on renewing practices; enhancing self-care by connecting with your passions\, qualities of soul and gifts; and more. Instructor presentation\, conversation\, writing and reflection are all part of this workshop experience. \n\n\n\nOnline Registration Required by Monday January 20\, space is limited \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nElizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist\, grief educator\, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider\, stress resilience trainer\, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction\, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing\, resilience-building\, forgiveness facilitation\, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site\, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/selfcare-for-everyone-online/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240904T183234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T183236Z UID:20117-1731576600-1731585600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-7/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240904T043659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T093337Z UID:20116-1728552600-1728561600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-6/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240626T182206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T195523Z UID:8254-1726133400-1726142400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-5/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240626T182114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T195435Z UID:8255-1723109400-1723118400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-4/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240626T183113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T183115Z UID:8250-1721466000-1721489400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Cosmos and Consciousness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Special Hybrid Retreat Day!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nExploring Cosmos and Consciousness:Shifting from matter’s “Big Bang” to the unfolding of a universe in Soul.\n\n\n\nJoin Us for this Special Hybrid Offering in collaboration with Christine Center \n\n\n\nTaking the most expansive view we can\, we will explore our individual deepening quest as part of a great cosmic unfolding and evolution of Soul. We continue to discover that all experience\, all that is\, is a great complex\, ongoing\, communal\, energetic and alive “one thing”. \n\n\n\nPrepare to be awed by some of the latest in cosmological meaning making\, as well as emergent discoveries in consciousness studies. In this great saga\, what is the role of Heart and Love? Of Human Intelligence? And ultimately\, of Transcendence? \n\n\n\nOur morning will feature Sister Gabriele Uhlein\, OSF presenting via zoom from Christine Center. \n\n\n\nSister Glenna Czachor\, OSF will host our afternoon session that includes Contemplative Writing\, followed by a Cosmic Walk meditation and a sharing circle. \n\n\n\nContemplative Writing is a mindfulness practice using the written word. Engaging in a practice of focused journaling using writing prompts\, Contemplative Writing can lead to self-discovery and connection with your inner spirit. \n\n\n\nContemplative writing is a simple process and requires no special skills. It is a gentle process of self-reflection and soul-searching. Please come ready to pray and reflect\, to write\, and to interact with others. All materials will be provided…however\, feel free to bring your own journal. \n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation $45.00\, in-person at Tau Center\n\n\n\nBring your own lunch to enjoy on the St. Clare Garden patio between sessions\n\n\n\nonline registration by July 10 is required\, space is limited\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join us in-person for the full day\, registration for the morning presentation via zoom only is available at www.christinecenter.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitators \n\n\n\nS Gabriele Uhlein \, OSF is a Wheaton Franciscan sister deeply inspired by the spirit of Hildegard of Bingen\, Francis of Assisi and Teilhard de Chardin. She holds a doctorate in depth psychology and process theology from the Chicago Theological Seminary. As Franciscan scholar and artist-in-residence at the Christine Center\, Gabe continues to promote the profound connection between planetary consciousness\, contemplation\, and compassion in everyday life. \n\n\n\nSr Glenna Czachor\, OSF is a Wheaton Franciscan Sister with more than 30 years experience in group facilitation and retreat leadership\, specializing in contemplative prayer and worship\, scripture study\, and creative spirituality. She holds a Masters of Pastoral Studies from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago\, and is a graduate of the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction of Tucson\, AZ. She has studied leadership and improvisational skills with the legendary vocal artist and motivational speaker\, Bobby McFerrin. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/cosmos-and-consciousness/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240626T181949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T195616Z UID:8249-1720690200-1720699200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-3/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20231220T234220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T003158Z UID:5578-1715247000-1715256000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage: A Practice of Self-Discovery DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nOngoing\, most months 9:30am – Noon NOW MEETS ON SECOND THURSDAYS. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” by Anne Marie Bennett is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.\n\n\n\nIf you are new to SoulCollage\, check our program listing for ‘Introduction to SoulCollage” to learn the basics or contact Sharon Devo to learn more about joining this small group.\n\n\n\nRegister separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-a-practice-of-self-discovery-4/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T121500 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240404T181440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T223435Z UID:6874-1713699000-1713701700@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Earth Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 following the 10:30 a.m. Liturgy! \n\n\n\nWe will gather at Entrance 7 for the Opening Prayer\, followed by your choice of a Contemplative Walk around the Peace Path or a Time of Reflection in the St. Clare Garden. Finally\, we will finish our time together with a meaningful Closing Prayer in the St. Clare Garden. \n\n\n\n\nView & Download the Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Remember \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted to the extent possible.\n\n\n\nEnter the building through Entrance #7 and exit the same way.\n\n\n\nKnow that we will continue to maintain COVID-19 protocols for the safety of our Sisters\, staff\, and visitors. Masks are required in all public areas of the building\, including the hallways. If you are feeling ill\, please postpone your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStay connected through our weekly newsletter\, which includes any updates and changes. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/earth-day-2024/ LOCATION:Wheaton Franciscans\, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Care-of-Creation-Collaborators.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240109T094956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T094957Z UID:5893-1709836200-1709841600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (online) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Lenten Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Lent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: The Hemorrhaging Woman; Mary\, the Wife of Clopas; and Mary Magdalene. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter\, or reenter\, our lives this holy season. (Participants do not need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20240109T094659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T094701Z UID:5588-1709818200-1709825400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (in person) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Lenten Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Lent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: The Hemorrhaging Woman; Mary\, the Wife of Clopas; and Mary Magdalene. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter\, or reenter\, our lives this holy season. (Participants do not need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-in-person-2/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20231220T233806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T234101Z UID:5580-1709719200-1709728200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage: A Practice of Self-Discovery DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” by Anne Marie Bennett is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.\n\n\n\nIf you are new to SoulCollage\, check our program listing for ‘Introduction to SoulCollage” to learn the basics or contact Sharon Devo to learn more about joining this small group.\n\n\n\nRegister separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-a-practice-of-self-discovery-2/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20231220T233602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T233604Z UID:5576-1707417000-1707422400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Dream Work — Online Small Group Series 2024 DESCRIPTION:Explore your dreams in an intimate small group format\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration\, with donation\, two weeks prior to the program is requested \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy will facilitate the dream work process in a small group format. Participants are asked to bring their dreams (written down in the present tense) to the online sessions. Together\, in a structured shared wisdom approach\, we will help one another unpack what our dreams may be trying to communicate. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to have previously attended Tammy’s “Spiritual Growth through Dream Work” program OR be already familiar with Dream Work to register for this series. \n\n\n\nThis group will meet via Zoom monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm CST \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 8\, 2024\n\n\n\nMarch 14\, 2024\n\n\n\nApril 11\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nNote: Please be sure to have Zoom installed on your computer prior to October 12th. A program link will be sent to the email used for program registration before each of the three sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years. Additionally she participates in continuing education workshops on the topic and stays active in an ongoing dream group. For more information\, visit Tammy’s official website. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/dream-work-online-small-group-series-2024/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20231220T233256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T233258Z UID:5573-1707300000-1707309000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage: A Practice of Self-Discovery DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” by Anne Marie Bennett is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.\n\n\n\nIf you are new to SoulCollage\, check our program listing for ‘Introduction to SoulCollage” to learn the basics or contact Sharon Devo to learn more about joining this small group.\n\n\n\nRegister separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-a-practice-of-self-discovery/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20231220T232726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T232728Z UID:5569-1706864400-1706875200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Gratefulness\, Goals\, and Guidance Workshop (in person) DESCRIPTION:Use the blessings of life to fuel your soulful desires!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration requested two weeks prior to the program. \n\n\n\nWhether you are seeking personal growth\, professional development\, or simply want to enhance your overall well-being\, this transformative workshop is designed to help you reach your potential. \n\n\n\nParticipants will go through a guided process that includes a gratitude practice\, effective goal-setting techniques\, and a creative method for orienting one’s self on the wonderful possibilities ahead. Prayer\, reflection\, journaling\, sharing\, and visualization will be incorporated to achieve better alignment with one’s true self. \n\n\n\nCome and discover one way to make your meaningful intentions a reality. Reserve a spot and welcome your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing parish ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/gratefulness-goals-and-guidance-workshop-in-person/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230830T115323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T115324Z UID:3984-1704997800-1705003200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Growth through Dream Work DESCRIPTION:What might your dreams be trying to tell you?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration requested two weeks prior to the program. \n\n\n\nThis offering will be held online using Zoom. Please have Zoom installed on your computer prior to January 11th. A program link will be sent to the email used for registration. \n\n\n\nFor those who have attended this or a similar program\, an online small group will be available for ongoing dream work beginning the following month. If you are interested in this option\, separate registration is required by following the link for “Dream Work — Online Small Group Series.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGather for a time of self-discovery and shared wisdom as we look at what our dreams may be trying to tell us. Together we will explore why it’s worth paying attention to our dreams\, how we can work with and interpret them\, and ways we can accept guidance from them that can deeply enrich our lives. Participants are encouraged to bring a recent dream they’ve had\, written down\, though this is not required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years and participates in continuing education workshops on the topic. She has experience facilitating group dream work and individual dream work mentoring. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/spiritual-growth-through-dream-work-2/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230830T114709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T190406Z UID:3980-1701973800-1701979200@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (online) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Advent Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Advent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: Mary\, the Mother of Jesus; Elizabeth\, Mother of John the Baptist; and Anna the Prophetess. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter\, or reenter\, our lives this holy season. (Participants do not need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-online/ CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230830T114225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T163754Z UID:3973-1701955800-1701963000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Women Encountered By Christ (in person) DESCRIPTION:A Time of Advent Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Advent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: Mary\, the Mother of Jesus; Elizabeth\, Mother of John the Baptist; and Anna the Prophetess. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter\, or reenter\, our lives this holy season. (Participants do not need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-in-person/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230830T112922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T112923Z UID:3970-1701855000-1701864000@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. \n\n\n\nNote: Tau Center in-person offerings require masking in all public areas and current vaccinations. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-2/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T090256Z UID:3627-1697135400-1697140800@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Dream Work — Online Small Group Series DESCRIPTION:Explore your dreams in an intimate small group format\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration\, with donation\, two weeks prior to the program is requested \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy will facilitate the dream work process in a small group format. Participants are asked to bring their dreams (written down in the present tense) to the online sessions. Together\, in a structured shared wisdom approach\, we will help one another unpack what our dreams may be trying to communicate. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to have previously attended Tammy’s “Spiritual Growth through Dream Work” program OR be already familiar with Dream Work to register for this series. \n\n\n\nThis group will meet via Zoom monthly on the 2nd Thursday: October 12\, November 9\, & December 14. Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (CST). \n\n\n\nNote: Please be sure to have Zoom installed on your computer prior to October 12th. A program link will be sent to the email used for program registration before each of the three sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years. Additionally she participates in continuing education workshops on the topic and stays active in an ongoing dream group. For more information\, visit Tammy’s official website. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/dream-work-online-small-group/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T074725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T074727Z UID:3613-1696930200-1696935600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative journey of curiosity ‘from the mind to the heart’.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness-5/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T084301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T084302Z UID:3626-1696669200-1696694400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Living in Alignment - Day of Reflection DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a day of exploration with facilitator\, Karen Bychowski\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration by Sept 22\, with a suggested donation $45 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you often feel like you are not quite on the right path\, or that you have lost sense your sense of direction in the daily demands of life? \n\n\n\nBased on my own journey to live “in this world but not of this world\,” this Day of Reflection is designed to help you reconnect with who you are and explore the factors that can help you gain a greater sense of alignment in your life. \n\n\n\nThe experience includes individual reflection and group sharing\, during which you will have an opportunity to explore your Life Satisfaction\, your Personal Values\, your Spiritual Gifts\, your Inspired Vision and your Roadmap Forward. In addition\, you will be invited to spend quiet time with God\, engaging in a variety of short exercises\, and considering opportunities to create more room for Him in the design of your life. Feel free to bring a journal\, as well as meaningful words or pictures you might like to use for your vision board (additional materials will also be available). \n\n\n\nThere will be a mid-day break for lunch\, and an option to walk on the Peace Path and/or explore the new Clare Gardens (including a labyrinth). Plan to bring your own sack lunch and water bottle\, and dress for the weather if you plan to be outside. All other materials are provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nFor nearly 20 years\, Karen Bychowski spent much of her time as a management consultant\, traveling around the United States and across the world. She assisted large organizations in navigating change as part of her work with a Global Fortune 100 Consulting Company. In October 2019\, she took steps to find meaning in the second half of her own life\, leaving this career to follow a greater calling she felt God had for her. \n\n\n\nKaren is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and is passionate about helping others explore and live out the greatest purpose for their lives. She frequently coaches those experiencing various transition points in their professional and personal lives\, using a combination of inquiry\, reflection\, and experimentation to help them find greater meaning in their journey. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/living-alignment-day-of-reflection/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T083601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T083602Z UID:3625-1695994200-1696001400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:The Enneagram — An Introductory Series DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this powerful tool of self-awareness\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration\, with donation\, is required by September 14. You will only need to register once to attend any/all sessions in this Fall Series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn ancient cognitive instrument\, the Enneagram is used to understand different personality types. This includes patterns of thinking\, feeling\, and behaving as well as underlying motivations. Each type has a shadow and light side\, offering us insight into ourselves\, one another\, and our relationship with the Sacred. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss the basics of this comprehensive model\, followed by exploring each of the three centers of intelligence: instinctive\, feeling\, and thinking. Attendance at all four sessions is suggested but not required. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are held on Friday 1:30-3:30 PM\, in person at Tau Center \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 29\, 2023: A basic overview of the Enneagram\n\n\n\nOctober 13\, 2023: The Instinctive Center\n\n\n\nOctober 27\, 2023: The Feeling Center\n\n\n\nNovember 10\, 2023: The Thinking Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. For more information\, visit Tammy’s official website URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/the-enneagram-an-introductory-series/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T082341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T082342Z UID:3624-1694716200-1694721600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Growth through Dream Work DESCRIPTION:What might your dreams be trying to tell you?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration requested two weeks prior to the program. \n\n\n\nThis offering will be held in person at Tau Center. Please plan to arrive by 6:15pm. Late arrivals to this program cannot be accommodated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGather for a time of self-discovery and shared wisdom as we look at what our dreams may be trying to tell us. Together we will explore why it’s worth paying attention to our dreams\, how we can work with and interpret them\, and ways we can accept guidance from them that can deeply enrich our lives. Participants are encouraged to bring a recent dream they’ve had\, written down\, though this is not required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years and participates in continuing education workshops on the topic. She has experience facilitating group dream work and individual dream work mentoring. For more information\, visit www.TammyWinn.com. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/spiritual-growth-through-dream-work/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T074351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T074352Z UID:3612-1694511000-1694516400@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Silence - Journey to Heartfulness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative journey of curiosity ‘from the mind to the heart’.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOur morning together will include prayer and quiet reflection\, ending with circle sharing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a journey to explore the language of the heart. We will start this journey by simply noticing the moments throughout our life that bring joy and happiness to our lives. We will spend time in contemplation opening to these moments within our hearts. There will be time for sharing\, reflection and journaling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur facilitator\, Laura Desmaris explored meditation while living in India over ten years ago. Since then she found herself drawn to Centering Prayer and has been influenced by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault – combining all of her prayer and meditation experiences to create this offering. She is a Spiritual Director and has led Centering Prayer with Sr Pat Irr\, OSF in prior seasons at Tau Center. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/silence-journey-to-heartfulness-4/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T081316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T081318Z UID:3617-1694253600-1694271600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life DESCRIPTION:A Journey Together\n\n\n\nJoin us for this unique hybrid offering beginning in September! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline Registration for the series by August 28\, suggested donation $75 – $150 \n\n\n\nThis is a community-focused\, connected series\, with one registration for all sessions\, and is limited to twenty participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second half of life is a threshold that can often bring a new set of challenges as well as a new set of opportunities. The shifting of priorities\, the letting go of identities\, the creation of new ones; they can all leave us asking\, “what’s next?” \n\n\n\nDuring this 9-month journey together\, you will have the opportunity to explore the common themes that arise in mid-life and be invited – through both individual and group reflection\, activities\, and sharing – to consider the possibilities this phase of life might be offering you. \n\n\n\nStarts on Saturday\, September 9. There will be 6 sessions: 3 in-person at Tau Center and 3 virtual via Zoom \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 9\, 2023 ~ 10am – 3pm at Tau Center: Honoring the Past\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 11\, 2023 ~ 6:30pm – 8pm via Zoom:  Shifting Traditions\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 10\, 2024 ~ 6:30pm – 8pm via Zoom: Exploring New Identities\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 2\, 2024 ~ 10am – 3pm at Tau Center: Being in the Present\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 8\, 2024 ~ 6:30pm – 8pm via Zoom: Evolving our Living Spaces\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 17\, 2024 ~ 10am – 3pm at Tau Center: Designing the Future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nFor nearly 20 years\, Karen Bychowski spent much of her time as a management consultant\, traveling around the United States and across the world. She assisted large organizations in navigating change as part of her work with a Global Fortune 100 Consulting Company. In October 2019\, she took steps to find meaning in the second half of her own life\, leaving this career to follow a greater calling she felt God had for her. \n\n\n\nKaren is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and is passionate about helping others explore and live out the greatest purpose for their lives. She frequently coaches those experiencing various transition points in their professional and personal lives\, using a combination of inquiry\, reflection\, and experimentation to help them find greater meaning in their journey. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/finding-meaning-in-the-second-half-of-life/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T073203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T073205Z UID:3601-1693992600-1694001600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:an ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper exploration of SoulCollage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-september-06-2023/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230315T210817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T202014Z UID:2601-1691926200-1691929800@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:St. Clare Garden Labyrinth Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the opening of the new St. Clare Garden on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Campus! The St. Clare Garden Self-guided Labyrinth Walk begins at 11:30 am following the 10:30 am Mass. This special event is one of a few to honor and celebrate the completion of the St. Clare Garden. No registration is required; open to our Faith Community. Hard copies of the guide are available at the chapel. \n\n\n\nYou can also download the guided here. \n\n\n\nThe St. Clare Garden offers a place of stillness and serenity as a compliment to the Peace Path and Cosmic Walk currently located on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels. Amenities include: Shade Patio\, Labyrinth\, Waterfall\, Lawn Area\, Firepit Patio and Contemplative Spaces. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/st-clare-garden-celebration/ LOCATION:Our Lady of the Angels Chapel\, 26w171 Roosevelt Rd - Entrance #7\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187-6002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:connect@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T063837 CREATED:20230711T072827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T072829Z UID:3602-1690968600-1690977600@wheatonfranciscan.org SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage DESCRIPTION:Explore a new theme to deepen our inner wisdom in a small group setting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will include \n\n\n\n\n20 minutes of instruction\n\n\n\nguided meditation and card-making\n\n\n\njournaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired\n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesdays\, ongoing 9:30 am – Noon. Each Monthly Session offers a different theme or follow your own inner wisdom. Wednesday\, August 2 theme: Peaceful Warrior Rides Again. \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening. URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-august-02-2023/ LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States CATEGORIES:Tau Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tau-Center-Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tau Center%3A A Spirituality Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans":MAILTO:taucenter@wfsisters.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR